Toyota Camry vs. Lexus ES 250
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES 250 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES 250.
In comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Lexus ES 250's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Toyota Camry and Lexus ES 250 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Lexus ES 250's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Lexus ES 250.
Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $26,360 and $39,529, with the Lexus ES 250 priced between $45,980 and $54,994.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 250 loses 44.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 9.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus ES 250.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.6 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 250's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 250 being ranked 6 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.0 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 250 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 250.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES 250 makes 203 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. The ES 250 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 250. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Toyota Camry has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 250 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES 250 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Camry has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26360 - 39529
Starting MSRP:
26420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
26196
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
24700 - 27895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45980 - 54994
Starting MSRP:
42140
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27759
Price Range:
22990 - 35854
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
25370
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
20239 - 27759
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1627
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
26836
# Good or Great Deals:
345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9537
Depreciation %:
0.36099394
Resale Value $:
16883
Residual Value %:
0.63900606
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
0.36099394
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.36099394 - 0.36099394
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18807
Depreciation %:
0.44630858
Resale Value $:
23333
Residual Value %:
0.55369142
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus ES 250 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
6.8 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.319
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 250
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.215
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3138136780139344
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2 - 18.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5618966421388292
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Lexus ES 250 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
24 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, TRD, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6
Lexus ES 250 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 39 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 616 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3310 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3780 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Reservoir Blue
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Ice Cap
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Sunlit Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Macadamia
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black w/ Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Black w/ Striated Black Film Trim
Gray
Not available
Brown
Acorn w/ Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Acorn w/ Striated Black Film Trim / Palomino w/ Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Palomino w/ Striated Black Film Trim
White
Macadamia w/ Ash Bamboo Trim
